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I have a strong affinity for the sciences which led me to create my sites. My compulsion for the past decade has been reviewing literally every peer-reviewed research article. Which can easily be validated by following my posts. To me, science is where the real news is, as it will mold our destiny beyond that of politics or economics. ;-)
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Your gut senses the difference between real sugar and artificial sweetener
DURHAM, N.C. – Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sugar substitute like Splenda, but there are cells in your intestines that can and do distinguish between the two sweet solutions. And… Read More ›
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Epstein-Barr virus may be leading cause of multiple sclerosis
Boston, MA – Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H…. Read More ›
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Research shows that human immune system uses ancient family of cell death proteins also found in bacteria
The human immune system, that marvel of complexity, subtlety, and sophistication, includes a billion-year-old family of proteins used by bacteria to defend themselves against viruses, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and in Israel have discovered. The findings, published online today by the… Read More ›
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Like our social media feeds, our brains take a little while to update
Like our social media feeds, our brains are constantly uploading rich, visual stimuli. But instead of seeing the latest image in real time, we actually see earlier versions because our brain’s refresh time is about 15 seconds, according to new… Read More ›
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UV-C light completely blocks highly contagious Delta SARS-CoV-2 aerosol transmission in hamsters
Abstract Behavioral and medical control measures are not effective in containing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Here we report on the effectiveness of a preemptive environmental strategy using UV-C light to prevent airborne transmission of the virus in a hamster model… Read More ›
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Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy
Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics—may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy, according to a Rutgers study. The study, which appears in Environment International, was among… Read More ›
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Chewing to stay slim: how to savor your food better and dodge weight gain, too!
That chewing food well makes a healthy eating habit is age-old wisdom. Slow eating and thorough chewing help prevent obesity and weight gain—a view popularized a century back and tested afterward in sporadic scientific studies. Typically, the chewing process reportedly… Read More ›
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Study challenges evolutionary theory that DNA mutations are random
A simple roadside weed may hold the key to understanding and predicting DNA mutation, according to new research from University of California, Davis, and the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Germany. The findings, published January 12 in the journal Nature, radically change… Read More ›
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Under a moon spell: Shark attacks related to lunar phases
New research from LSU and the University of Florida suggests that more shark attacks occur during fuller phases of the moon. While the exact cause remains unclear, the researchers found that more shark attacks than average occur during periods of… Read More ›
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New study calls into question early claims of COVID-19 ‘infodemic’ of health misinformation
WASHINGTON (Jan. 12, 2022) — In a first-of-its-kind study comparing hundreds of millions of social media posts about online health topics, a team of researchers found that posts about COVID-19 were less likely to contain misinformation than posts about other health… Read More ›
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Hemp Acids and SARS-CoV-2
Hemp Acids and SARS-CoV-2 Van Breemen and collaborators, including scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to… Read More ›
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HKUMed-CU Medicine joint study finds COVID-19 variant Omicron significantly reduces virus neutralization ability of BioNTech vaccine
A recent study jointly conducted by the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine) has revealed that Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant, can significantly… Read More ›
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Oregon State research shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research via a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells. Findings of the study led by Richard… Read More ›
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Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut
A new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely how triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of other products, can trigger gut inflammation. An international team of researchers led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of… Read More ›
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T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
A new study, published in Nature Communications and led by Imperial College London researchers, provides the first evidence of a protective role for these T cells. While previous studies have shown that T cells induced by other coronaviruses can recognise SARS-CoV-2, the… Read More ›
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New commentary offers reforms to regulations that hindered Seattle flu study surveillance of SARS-CoV-2
SEATTLE (January 10, 2022) – As the two-year anniversary of the pandemic approaches, a new commentary provides insights into reforming the “labyrinth of conflicting and uncoordinated actions among state and federal regulators” that in early 2020 hampered Seattle researchers from community testing… Read More ›
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New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease patients
Results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn’s disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can lead to chronic… Read More ›
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Higher olive oil intake associated with lower risk of CVD mortality
Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality, according to a study publishing today in the Journal of the… Read More ›
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VAERS at 704966 Lactobacillus Curcumin Meditation Niclosamide Omicron Mortality Child Cognition plus data
VAERS at 704966 Lactobacillus Curcumin Mediation Niclosamide Omicron Mortality Child Cognition plus data Data Sources: GISAID HEALTHDATA GOV CDC OUR WORLD IN DATA VAERS EUDRAVIGILANCE #Lactobacillus #curcumin #niclosamide Daily Lactobacillus Probiotic versus Placebo in COVID-19-Exposed Household Contacts (PROTECT-EHC): A Randomized… Read More ›
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Traditional regimens of COVID-19 vaccines do not neutralize the fast-spreading Omicron variant – Booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is required for immune protection against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2
BOSTON – An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study by researchers at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT… Read More ›
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